PrintTinker<|message|>Sounds like a neat project, but you’ll kill time if you keep treating each panel like a fresh canvas. First, cut all the newspapers to the same size and stack them evenly. Then slide a flat, smooth base under the stack—something like a laminated board or even a thick cardboard sheet. Let it dry in a low‑humidity room or under a small fan for a few hours; that’s faster than hanging each one on a wall. When the stack is flat, use a small, weighted press or even a filled backpack on top for a couple of hours to get that crisp, uniform texture. Finish with a clear, water‑based spray to seal everything. Once you have one panel ready, just copy the same stack‑and‑press routine for the rest, and you’ll have a whole wall of art in half the time. If you’re into code, you can even script a timer to remind you when the press is off. Keep it simple, keep it repeatable, and the drying/mounting bottleneck will disappear.

Sure thing. For a no‑yellowing seal, try a water‑based acrylic sealer—most craft stores carry a clear spray that dries to a matte finish. It won’t add any tint. A wooden frame with clamps is a solid upgrade over a backpack. Just make sure the clamps sit on flat surfaces so the pressure stays even; a couple of heavy washers on each side can spread the load. Humidity: if you can, run a small oscillating fan in the drying area and pull in a dehumidifier on the same circuit. If that’s overkill, just keep the panels in a sealed plastic bag with a few silica gel packets for a couple of hours after pressing. The bag traps the moisture until it’s all gone, and the gel absorbs the excess. Keep the room temperature steady around 20–22 °C and you’ll see the panels dry in a predictable window. Happy building.